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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 often comes with a slightly higher price tag than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14. If you're focused on spending less and need a laptop for basic tasks like web browsing, word processing, and streaming video, the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 may suffice. However, if you're seeking more versatility, such as a convertible design that allows for tablet-like use, and potentially better performance for more resource-intensive tasks like photo editing or multitasking, you may find the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 to be the better option despite its higher cost. The Acer also might offer better build quality and potentially longer battery life, which are important if you require reliability and mobility. It's essential to weigh the importance of these factors against your budget and specific needs, as a lower price can mean compromising on features and performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
- Good for content creation
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Go 14
- The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has no clear advantages over the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14.
Key differences
Software Development
6.9
6.4
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and ASUS Vivobook Go 14 are both only fair for software development, though the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
6.2
6.2
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 for software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize screen quality for your routine tasks like web browsing and document editing, both the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 offer screens that are serviceable, though not exceptional in terms of sharpness, brightness, and vibrancy. For engineering and design work, where accurate colors are essential, these laptops might not meet professional standards due to limited color coverage. And if you're into fast-paced gaming or 3D modeling, the lower refresh rate of these laptops means the visuals won't be as smooth as what gaming or specialized 3D laptops can offer.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 has 7 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Cost
$418
$450
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 has a price of $418 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 costs $450.
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Key similarities
General Use
6.5
6.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.2/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and ASUS Vivobook Go 14 are both only fair for general use.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 offers versatility as a 2-in-1 convertible with silent operation but has modest battery life and portability. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is similarly positioned for general use, showing balance in CPU, RAM, and screen quality, yet shares the moderate battery life and portability, which might limit usage on the go.
Gaming and AI
5.8
5.7
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and ASUS Vivobook Go 14 are both poor for gaming and AI.
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 provides a somewhat smoother gaming and 3D experience due to its Intel UHD Graphics Xe, which generally offers better GPU performance than the AMD Radeon 610M found in the ASUS Vivobook Go 14, which impacts the ability to render games and 3D applications more swiftly and clearly. Both laptops have the same screen refresh rate and the CPU difference between Intel i3 and AMD Ryzen 3 is relatively minor, making the GPU the defining factor for gaming performance.
Engineering and Design
5.9
5.9
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and ASUS Vivobook Go 14 are both poor for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.0
6.5
3.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 to be good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
6.5
The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 and Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 both have only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 | ASUS Vivobook Go 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$418 | $450 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.6'' x 9'' x 0.74'' | 12.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | 3.04 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.6" | 12.78" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 8.42" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-N305 | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 40 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and Yannick Khong | November 2023
"The Acer Aspire 3 Spin 14 is okay for school use. It feels reasonably well-built, and its compact design makes it easy to carry around. The battery lasts around seven hours of light use, so you only have to plug it in for a short time to get through a typical school day. The overall user experience is so-so; the display looks sharp but dim, and the touchpad is fairly responsive, albeit small."
ASUS Vivobook Go 14
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Danny D'Cruze | March 2023
"The lack of a backlit keyboard in this price segment shouldn't sway the buyer the other way. However, it still comes down to user preference. The Vivobook Go 14 is a decent laptop in an extremely competitive price segment. A few omissions are a part of the balancing to reach the price segment. The Asus Vivobook Go 14 is a rare find when it comes to the price to performance ratio."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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